The Alago People: Preserving heritage and fostering unity through strong leadership, by Tawheed Yakub The Alago are one of central Nigeria’s oldest and culturally distinguished ethnic groups, celebrated for their ancestral links to the historic Jukun Kingdom, their deep reverence for tradition, and their remarkable resilience through centuries of migration, interaction, and adaptation. Predominantly found in Nasarawa State, especially in Keana, Doma, Obi, Awe, Agwatashi, Assakio, and Nasarawa town, the Alago people have contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of the region. They are known for their legendary salt-mining tradition in...